Sweeping powers to restrict the movement of people to help curb the spread of coronavirus in Northern Ireland have come into force in Northern Ireland. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 include fines of up to £5,000 for those in breach. “We are asking the people of Northern Ireland to make fundamental changes to how they live their lives. ‘Coronavirus doesn’t wait’SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said that sweeping new powers placing communities in lockdown were necessary to hold back the spread of coronavirus. He said it was a “significant order” that would satisfy supply needs in Northern Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times March 28, 2020 15:56 UTC